The Scapegoat Mechanism Human nature, when it is seeking power, wants either to play the victim or to create victims of others. In fact, the second follows from the first. Once we start feeling sorry for ourselves, we will soon find someone else to blame, accuse or attack—and with impunity! It settles the dust quickly, … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – March 29, 2021

The Annunciation - Luke 1:26-3 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favoured one! The … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – Incarnate Word Day

Growing into our Incarnations Make ready for the Christ, Whose smile, like lightning, Sets free the song of everlasting glory That now sleeps, in your paper flesh, like dynamite.Thomas Merton [1] When God gives of Godself, one of two things happens: either flesh is inspirited or spirit is enfleshed. It is really very clear. I … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – March 24, 2021

The Annunciation By Joyce Kilmer (For Helen Parry Eden) "Hail Mary, full of grace," the Angel saith. Our Lady bows her head, and is ashamed; She has a Bridegroom Who may not be named, Her mortal flesh bears Him Who conquers death. Now in the dust her spirit grovelleth; Too bright a Sun before her … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – March 23, 2021

AnnunciationBy Denise Levertov We know the scene: the room, variously furnished,almost always a lectern, a book; alwaysthe tall lily.        Arrived on solemn grandeur of great wings,the angelic ambassador, standing or hovering,whom she acknowledges, a guest. But we are told of meek obedience. No one mentionscourage.        The engendering Spiritdid not enter her without consent.          … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – Annunciation (March 22, 2021)

Your Peace God, who is more than we can ever comprehend, help us to seek you, and you alone. Help us to stand before all that we could do and seek what you would do, and do that. Lift from us our need to achieve all that we can be and instead, surrender to what … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – March 18, 2021

St. Patrick's Breastplate Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – March 17, 2021

A Prayer for Letting Go Dear God, In this moment, I let go of all thoughts and concerns. When I let go, I am able to receive. When my hands are formed into tight fists, I cannot open my hands to receive anything. When I hang onto tight control, When I close off my heart … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – March 16, 2021

Mend What is Broken Gracious God, I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. I ask you now to touch me with that same power. … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – Monday, March 15

St. Theresa’s Prayer May today there be peace within you. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born in faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – March 12, 2021